Simco-peabody Sediment Pond No. 28 Dam is an earth dam located in Muskingum County, Ohio, built in 1984. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 26 ft26 ft tall and 280 ft long, taller than 55% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Simco-peabody Sediment Pond No. 28 Dam
Simco-peabody Sediment Pond No. 28 Dam is a dam in Muskingum, Ohio. The dam is owned by Mm Ranch I LLC & Mm Ranch II LLC. It impounds the Tributary to White Eyes Creek near Plainfield.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 280 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 0 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 73 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1984, the structure is 42 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 10/26/2022.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Muskingum |
| Nearest City | Plainfield |
| River/Stream | Tributary to White Eyes Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.13167, -81.74944 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 280 ft |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,147 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Mm Ranch I LLC & Mm Ranch II LLC |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/26/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH02217 |
| Federal ID | OH02217 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |